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Champion’s Choice® Salt.
An essential for successful lamb production.

When consumed in the right amounts, Champion’s Choice® Salt can help your sheep’s development by encouraging feed consumption. Whether you’re raising sheep for meat or wool, the right minerals are essential for muscle, nerve and immune system functions and for proper reproductive health.

Sheep have varying mineral requirements depending on their age, stage of reproduction and on weather conditions. That’s why there are Champion’s Choice® Salt products, like salt licks and Sheep Salt, to meet a variety of needs for your herd.

For further details on the benefits of salt for your animals, consult your veterinarian.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheep

Although all recommendations are based on resources related to general animal health, please consult your veterinarian for your specific animal needs and as the final authority for all your animal needs and recommendations.

How does sodium deprivation occur in animals?

Sodium deprivation can be precipitated by dietary, climatic and disease factors and occurs under the following conditions:

Rapidly growing animals given cereal-based diets that are inherently low in sodium

Tropical or hot, semi-arid climates, causing large losses of water and sodium in sweat

Heavy or intense physical work that causes profuse sweating

Animals with gut infections that cause diarrhea

When one or more of these conditions exist continuously for long periods and extra salt is not provided, sodium deprivation is inevitable.

Is water softener salt harmful to animals?

Water softening salts are not intended for human or animal feeding. For some animals, particles may be too large and cause choking issues. In addition, some water softening salts may have additives that are inappropriate for animal feeds.

What are the symptoms of cobalt mineral deficiency in animals?

Lack of appetite

Poor growth

In sheep, decrease in wool production and growth

In ruminants, vitamin B12 deficiency

What are the symptoms of iodine mineral deficiency in animals?

Enlarged thyroid gland; goiter swell

Metabolic disorders; decrease in metabolic rate

Hair loss

Dry and scaly skin

What are the symptoms of selenium mineral deficiency in animals?

Reproductive issues

White muscle problems

Performance issues

Muscle stiffness

Reduced immune response

What are the symptoms of salt deficiency in animals?

Rough coats

Decreased performance

Unusual eating habits like consuming dirt or chewing on tool handles, trees, board fences or another animal’s mane or tail.